Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era link up with Statik Selektah for a special basement cypher. Take a look at the black and white visual as CJ Fly, Dessy Hinds, Nyck Caution, T’Nah Apex, A La $ole, Dyemond Lewis, Swanker Master Raw, Dirty Sanchez, JAB and Kirk Knight all step up to the microphone and spit their respective verses for the camera. DJ-producer Statik Selektah does the honors on the turntable and provides a number of classic instrumentals for each artist to go in over.
See how it all went down during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards as TDE kicked off their highly anticipated cypher for the viewers at home. With each member delivering their respective bars on cue, no other artist proved to be quite as lyrically impressive as current West Coast Rap king Kendrick Lamar. The Compton native demonstrated his level of skill for the cameras as he did the honors of closing out the TDE cypher and effortlessly destroyed Mobb Deep’s classic “Shook ones II” instrumental.
Young Scooter takes it to the streets in his new music video for the drug inspired track “Caught Up In The Streets” featuring auto-tune champ Future. The standout song is featured on Future’s new From The Cell Block To Your Block mixtape. Check out the Atlanta native’s latest offering as his camp continues to promote his music despite Young Scooter currently being locked up behind cars after violating his parole.
Pusha T continues his testimonial series with Noisey and in this episode gets into his thought process behind his drug dealing past and more. Watch as the G.O.O.D. Music emcee opens up to cameras about not acting on his impulses to get back back in the dope game despite the lucrative outcome. Interestingly enough, King Push also clarifies that when he was making the decision to get his hands dirty he was an entirely different person and struggles to stray away from that type of mind state. Before calling it a wrap, Pusha T also breaks down the pain that automatically comes with living such a lifestyle.
Rap trio, Flatbush Zombies, catches up with Montreality for a second interview and partake in an exclusive Q&A session. Check out Meech, Juice and Erick as they reminisce on their favorite toys as kids, reveal the worst thing they’ve put their parents through, explain what they hate about the music industry and so much more. The zombies also touch on their respect for Eminem and advise viewers how not to do drugs in different hypothetical scenarios.
Pittsburgh bred rapper Boaz combines forces with Sean Price and Illa Ghee and delivers the visual to his latest single “Psycho Killa.” Just in time before Halloween, Boaz gives his music video a murderous and bloody theme as the rapper keeps it straight raw for the streets and performs behind a taped off crime scene. Watch as Boaz and company proclaim themselves “Psycho Killa” and let the competition know it’s no mercy.
Take a look at some recap coverage documenting Mass Appeal’s recent show in New York City at Webster Hall. The concert treated attendees to performances from the likes of ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Isaiah Rashad and Two-9. Check out how it all went down.
Here’s some footage of National Geographic’s TV show “Border Security: Canada’s Frontline” which features none other than legendary West Coast duo Tha Dogg Pound. Take a look as Kurupt and Daz Dillinger attempt to make their way into Canada to perform for a show and are stopped after their past issues with the law raises red flags with officials.
While currently living life out on the road and performing at different venues across the country, the moon decides to announce to crowd-goers that he will be releasing an EP prior to them getting their hands on Man On The Moon 3. As Cudder continued, he reassured fans that he was going to stick his original formula that spring boarded his career early on by strictly collaborating with long-time friends King Chip and D. Dot Da Genius. Another interesting thing Kid Cud mentioned was that Man On The Moon 3 will not be releasing until 2015.
Canadian singer Melanie Fiona drops a new collaborative visual for the infectious jam “Cold Piece” with Pepsi Pulse. The Ryan Wick directed and ice cream inspired music video showcases Fiona upbeat on the streets of Brooklyn with friends as she reminisces on the ups and downs of a relationship that left her emotionally scarred and with countless memories. Take a listen as Melanie struggles with the thought of someone so beautiful in her eyes possessing in the end such a cold heart.
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